Important Housing Dates for New Students

Late February-mid March, 2025 for new freshmen applicants
April 1–30, 2025 for new transfers applicants
Admissions decisions appear at my.ucsc.edu for on-time applicants.

March 2, 2025 
Deadline for submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream App.

May 1, 2025 for new freshmen
June 1, 2025 for new transfers
Deadline to accept the offer of admission by completing the Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) at my.ucsc.edu and pay required fees.

During the online admission acceptance process you will be asked to:

• Rank your top five college preferences. You may also choose to indicate “no preference.”
• Indicate a preference for university housing. 

Mid-May for new freshmen with May 1 admissions acceptance deadline

Mid-June for new transfer and new visiting students with June 1 admissions acceptance deadline

• Apply for Fall 2025 university housing.
• NOTE: Students admitted after the initial admissions acceptance deadlines will be given a later deadline by which to apply for university housing.

August 20, 2025
Housing assignment information (including room and roommate assignments) available to students in the Housing Portal.

September 17, 2025
Payment due for fall quarter housing/dining charges. View your university billing account and submit payment through the MyUCSC Portal (my.ucsc.edu).

September 18-21, 2025 (approximately)
Fall Move-in. Exact dates for each college/community will be available at housing.ucsc.edu/move-in.